Remembering Kenneth Christian Becker, Berkeley native who loved skiing, the SF Giants and The Doors
Becker graduated from Berkeley High School in 1968, and earned a business degree from Southern Oregon University in 1975.
Remembering Frederick Crews, retired UC Berkeley English department chair and prominent Freud critic
Crews’ works were aimed at puncturing pretense and advancing the cause of rational, evidence-based discourse.
As part of our service to the community, Berkeleyside is honored to publish, at no charge, obituaries of members of the Berkeley community. Email a Google or Word document with the text and photo(s), preferably JPGs at least 1,200 px in width by 900 px in height, to editors@berkeleyside.org, and fill out the form at the bottom of this post.
With obituaries, we share Berkeley’s history through the people who lived it
Berkeleyside has published free obituaries written by members of the community for over 13 years. Here’s why.
Remembering Debra Jean Crider with a letter from her sister
Jody Rivera writes that her sister accepted her as no one else had, despite racial and other differences.
Remembering Howard Sutherland, whose handbook was considered the bicycle mechanic’s bible
Sutherland set out to help bicycle shops run more efficiently in order to help more people enjoy cycling.
Remembering David Rothman, judge whose ethics courses influenced generations of jurists
Rothman, who became presiding judge at the Los Angeles County Superior Court in Santa Monica, was also a painter. His portrait of the late Congressman John Lewis is displayed at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Remembering Paul Veres, artist and teacher who was born in Nazi-occupied Hungary
Veres loved collecting elegant and fascinating objects, including radios, clocks and unusual books.
Remembering Steve Greenberg, engineer with a love of cycling and the environment
Greenberg shared his passion for environmental causes and the outdoors — along with his technical knowledge — with all those around him throughout his life.
Remembering Genesse McGaugh, artist who made the world around her more beautiful
Despite impaired vision and struggles with mental health, she had amazing skills as a collage artist, painter and sculptor that won her many awards.
Remembering Maria (Coco) Hill, pious and beloved mother and grandmother
She was born in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, in December of 1930, and met her American-born husband when called to translate for him at the pharmacy in Mexico where she worked.
Remembering Aida Link Brenneis, avid traveler who called Berkeley home for 101 years
She designed her family’s home in the Berkeley Hills, worked to support local theater and drove at least a million miles going everywhere from cross-country trips to excursions to the local dump.
Remembering Uthara Srinivasan, a scientist and poet who made Berkeley her home
The mother of two was known for her boundless enthusiasm and her love and respect for the natural world.
Activist-journalist Larry Bensky, 87, died Sunday in Berkeley
Bensky worked for decades at KPFA and Pacifica Radio, covering historical events including the Iran-Contra hearings and the impeachment of former President Bill Clinton.
Remembering Paul Canin: architect who survived Nazi POW camp and documented his experience
Shot down on a bombing mission near Auschwitz, Canin was held prisoner for eight months, an experience he documented in an extraordinary diary.
Remembering Priscilla Anne Myrick: Lifelong learner, beloved friend and advocate
Myrick earned a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from UC Berkeley and an MBA in Accounting and Finance from Columbia University before auditing 18 additional courses at Cal.
Kate Coleman, who chronicled the Bay Area and her life, has died
Coleman was an investigative reporter who covered the Black Panther Party, a competitive swimmer and hostess at Chez Panisse.
Remembering William H. Muranishi, Jr., avid outdoorsman who inspired others to do their best
A hunter and fisherman who would scale down 100-foot cliffs seeking the best abalone spots, Muranishi was an accomplished wild game cook and a good friend.
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